For centuries, Asian cultures have drawn their fantastical tales from a rich mythology inhabited by deities, spirits, and supernatural creatures. These stories are often closely...
At the time of Catherine de' Medici, properly lighting a room was frankly a hassle, as it mainly relied on candles or torches. By covering...
Samurai often wore masks called mempo, primarily for practical reasons: to protect their head and face during combat. These masks were made of metal or...
According to Greek mythology, Olympus is a vast mountain range located in northern Greece, perched high in the clouds and inaccessible to mortals. After winning...
Knossos, a major city in Crete during the Bronze Age, was at the heart of the Minoan civilization. At that time, its political power was...
In ancient myths, the phoenix often symbolizes a cyclical rebirth, particularly related to the sun. Several ancient civilizations observed the daily cycle of the sun, which disappears...
For Alexander, his conquests went far beyond merely annexing territories. His ambition carried a strong symbolic dream: to unite the entire known world under his...
Anne Frank used her diary as a discreet confidant to express freely what she felt on a daily basis. Trapped in the Secret Annex, she...
At the beginning of the 16th century, Europe is in the midst of the Renaissance, a period of intense exploration where major powers are seeking...
The Greek gods each had their own strong personality and individual ambitions. Zeus, for example, was authoritarian and loved to have control over everyone, which...
